Search for ARK cheats and you get two very different answers. One is the game's built-in admin console, which lets you fly, go invulnerable, tame instantly and spawn engrams in single player or on a server you control. The other is the toolkit serious PvP players run on official servers: dino and player ESP, tribe info, radar and an aimbot that lands shots on a moving rider. Both make ARK a different game. Only one of them works where the real competition is.
This guide covers both sides. You will learn how to enable cheats in ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA) and ARK: Survival Evolved (ASE), the console commands worth memorizing, and how the Chams ARK lineup gives you an edge on official PvP where admin commands do nothing.
Key Takeaways
- Admin commands are built into ARK and work in single player, non-dedicated sessions and servers where you have the admin password.
- On official servers you have no admin rights, so the only edge is information and aim: ESP, chams, radar and aimbot.
- ASA and ASE are separate games, and Chams has products for each: ARK Ascended Next Cheat and ARK Ascended Full for ASA, ARK Evolved Full for ASE.
- Dino ESP and tribe info usually matter more than raw aim, because knowing what a tribe owns decides which raids are worth it.
- Keys are delivered automatically right after payment, and every product's live state is shown on the status page.
How to Enable Cheats in ARK
On PC, open the console with the Tab key. What you type next depends on where you are playing.
- Single player: commands generally work straight away because you are the admin of your own session.
- Non-dedicated sessions: the host holds admin rights, and the same console approach applies for them.
- Your own or a rented server: type EnableCheats followed by the server's admin password. After that, enter commands with the cheat or admincheat prefix where needed.
The admin password is set by whoever runs the server, normally in the server settings or the host's control panel. On console versions, admin options are reached through the game's menus rather than a keyboard console.
Common ARK Admin Commands
ARK has hundreds of console commands, but a short list covers what most players actually use. These work in both ASA and ASE, although behavior can shift after updates, so check the official wiki if something acts differently.
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
| EnableCheats [password] | Logs you in as admin on a server |
| God | Toggles invulnerability for your survivor |
| Fly | Lets your survivor fly freely |
| Walk | Turns off Fly or Ghost and returns to normal movement |
| Ghost | Lets you pass through walls and terrain |
| InfiniteStats | Unlimited stamina, food, water and ammo |
| ForceTame | Tames the creature you are looking at |
| GiveEngrams | Unlocks all engrams for your survivor |
| SetTimeOfDay [hh:mm] | Sets the in-game time |
| Slomo [value] | Speeds up or slows down game time |
| DestroyWildDinos | Clears wild creatures so they respawn fresh |
These are perfect for building, testing tames and skipping the grind on your own world. The catch: none of them work on official servers, because you will never have the admin password there. That is where ARK hacks come in.
ARK Cheats for Official PvP: What They Do
Official PvP is where tribes raid each other around the clock, where a single scouting mistake costs you a base, and where the players who know more win more. Third-party ARK cheats read the data your game client already holds and put it on your screen.
- Player ESP: skeletons, names and distance for every survivor near you, including tribe and level info.
- Dino ESP and chams: see wild and tamed creatures through terrain, color-coded so a high-level tame stands out instantly.
- Structure ESP: spot bases, turrets and storage you would otherwise ride straight past.
- Radar: a compact top-down map of everything around you for scouting without stopping.
- Aimbot: FOV, smoothing, prediction and hitbox selection to land shots on players and riders on the move.
- Weapon tweaks: no recoil, no spread and rapid fire for close fights at the base door.
Information is the real currency on official servers. Knowing which tribe has the strongest tames, where their vault is and whether anyone is online changes every decision, from where you build to when you raid. If you want to understand overlays in depth, our guide to what ESP means in gaming breaks it down.
ARK Ascended vs ARK Evolved: Which Version Are You Playing?
ARK: Survival Ascended is the Unreal Engine 5 remake, and ARK: Survival Evolved is the original. They are separate games with separate servers, separate player bases and different memory layouts, so a cheat built for one does not run on the other. Chams builds and updates products for each.
| Product | Version | Standout features | Key lengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Ascended Next Cheat | ASA | Memory and silent aim, spoof headshot, desync resolver, player/dino/structure ESP with chams, auto loot and imprint, radar | 1 Day, 1 Week, 1 Month, 3 Month |
| ARK Ascended Full | ASA | Smooth aimbot with prediction and hitbox selector, skeleton ESP, player and dino chams, tribe and level info | 1 Day, 1 Week, 1 Month |
| ARK Evolved Full | ASE | Memory aimbot mode, skeleton ESP, player and dino chams, tribe and level info, note unlocks | 1 Day, 1 Week, 1 Month |
The Chams ARK Lineup
ARK Ascended Next Cheat
ARK Ascended Next Cheat is our best seller for ASA and the most complete package we offer for the game. It combines a memory aimbot and silent aim with spoof headshot, prediction, adjustable FOV, smoothing, bone selection and a visible-only filter. Add no recoil, no spread, rapid fire and tracers for fights, then full player, dino and structure ESP with chams and a radar for scouting. Quality-of-life extras such as auto loot and auto imprint save real hours on the grind. It is available as 1 Day, 1 Week, 1 Month or 3 Month keys.
ARK Ascended Full
ARK Ascended Full is the cleaner ASA option. You get an aimbot hotkey, adjustable FOV radius with a drawn circle, smooth angle, visibility check, prediction and hitbox and target selectors, paired with skeleton ESP, player and dino chams and tribe and level info at long render distances. No recoil and rapid fire round it out.
ARK Evolved Full
Still on the original? ARK Evolved Full brings skeleton ESP, player and dino chams and tribe and level info to ASE, with a memory-mode aimbot, FOV, smoothing, visibility check, prediction and hitbox targeting, plus no recoil, rapid fire and note unlocks.
Playing official PvP this week? Pick a 1 Day key of ARK Ascended Next Cheat, tune your ESP filters for dinos and structures, and see what the tribe next door is really hiding.
Anti-Cheat on ARK and How to Stay Ready
ASE has long used BattlEye on many servers, which you can read about in our BattlEye anti-cheat explainer. ASA runs its own protection setup. Chams ARK products are built for each version and updated as the games change, and the live status page shows the current state of every product, so check it before you log in, especially after a patch.
Many ARK players also pair their cheat with an HWID spoofer. Our HWID Spoofer lists ARK: Survival Evolved support, works on all Windows versions and CPUs, and spoofs in one click with a built-in HWID checker.
Why Choose Chams for ARK
- Products for both versions: dedicated builds for ASA and ASE instead of one tool stretched across both.
- Real support: help with setup, configs and ESP filters from people who know the game.
- Live status page: check every product's state before you play.
- Frequent updates: maintained through ARK patches and engine changes.
- Keys delivered automatically: your key arrives right after payment.
- Flexible lengths: from a 1 Day trial to a 3 Month key on ARK Ascended Next Cheat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you enable cheats in ARK?
Press Tab to open the console. In single player, commands usually work right away. On a server, type EnableCheats followed by the admin password, then use commands with the cheat or admincheat prefix.
Do admin commands work on official servers?
No. Admin commands need admin rights, which players never have on official servers. On official PvP, your edge comes from tools like ESP, dino chams, radar and aimbot instead.
Which Chams product should I buy for ARK Survival Ascended?
ARK Ascended Next Cheat is the most complete ASA option, with silent aim, a desync resolver, full ESP and radar. ARK Ascended Full is a cleaner alternative focused on smooth aim, skeleton ESP and chams.
Do ASA cheats work on ARK Survival Evolved?
No. ASA and ASE are separate games with different memory layouts. Use ARK Evolved Full for ASE and an Ascended product for ASA.
How long does it take to get my key?
Keys are delivered automatically right after payment, so you can set up and be on your server the same session.
Take Over Your Server Tonight
Admin commands make single player easy. On official PvP, the tribe that sees more wins more. Grab ARK Ascended Next Cheat for the full toolkit, or compare every option on the ARK cheats page. Check the status page, choose your key length and start scouting with the advantage.